4-time All-Pro Guarantees 49ers Will Win Next Super Bowl

San Francisco linebacker Fred Warner confident team will bounce back after injury-plagued season.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner appeared on the "Pardon My Take" podcast and made a bold guarantee about the team's future, saying the 49ers will "definitely" win the next Super Bowl they reach after falling short in their two previous Super Bowl appearances.

Why it matters

The 49ers had a disappointing season in 2025, finishing third in their division and losing in the divisional round of the playoffs. However, Warner believes the team's injury-plagued roster will be healthier next season, allowing them to make a Super Bowl run.

The details

Despite the 49ers' struggles this past season, Warner expressed confidence that the team will bounce back and win the Super Bowl the next time they reach the big game. He cited the 49ers' recent Super Bowl appearances, in which they lost, as motivation for the team to finally win it all.

  • The 49ers lost in the divisional round of the 2025 NFL playoffs.
  • Super Bowl 61 will be played at Levi's Stadium in 2026.

The players

Fred Warner

A 4-time All-Pro linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers.

San Francisco 49ers

An NFL team based in San Francisco, California.

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What they’re saying

“It's only a matter of time, and the next one, we're definitely winning it. I guarantee [it]. Next year.”

— Fred Warner, Linebacker (Pardon My Take)

What’s next

The 49ers will look to bounce back from their disappointing 2025 season and make a run at Super Bowl 61, which will be played at their home stadium, Levi's Stadium, in 2026.

The takeaway

Despite the 49ers' recent struggles, their star linebacker Fred Warner is confident the team will return to the Super Bowl and win it all next season, fueled by the motivation of their previous Super Bowl losses and the belief that a healthier roster will propel them to victory.